Can I return my unwanted gifts?
You can return goods which were given to you if there is a serious fault with the goods, including if they were a gift.
However, you do not have the right to return goods you were given just because you do not like your gift - unless the retailer has a returns policy that allows this. If you are buying a gift for someone, you can ask the retailer whether they will give you an exchange card, so that the person receiving the gift can choose to exchange it for something else at the shop (eg, if they do not like it, they already have it, it is the wrong size or is otherwise unsuitable).
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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43.6% Yes
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56.4% No
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.6% Nah - not for me
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